Happiness

True happiness in life is found always within.--Open Your Mind, Open Your Life

People spend a large amount of time searching for happiness.  If I can just get this new job, promotion, relationship, more, more, more and then when they attain those things they find that they still aren't happy. 

It can be a challenging life lesson to learn that happiness isn't acquired by obtaining material goods, by elevating your social status, or in a new relationship.  Happiness isn't something that occurs outside of yourself.  It's something that is inside. 

One way we can work on finding true happiness is by practicing gratitude.  Gratitude is defined as the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.  There are many ways people practice gratitude.  Some people keep a journal, some simply acknowledge the blessings in their lives.  Whatever way you choose to practice gratitude make it a priority.  Embrace the blessings in your life...the people, a roof over your head, food in your belly, a family, friends, a job.  Even if you hate your job be grateful that you have a job.  Even if you are stuck eating Ramon noodles, be grateful for those noodles.    That shift in thinking can shift your entire outlook on life.  Recognize that there will always be people better off than you and, on the flip side, there will always be people far worse off than you.  Be grateful for your place in this life. 

You can't find happiness by searching for it.  You have to let it envelope you, to well up from inside you, to bubble and percolate.  Eventually that happiness can't be contained and it permeates every aspect of your life.  The world as you know it will be changed forever. 

Small Business Advantage Plan

Serenity Counseling Online wants to help you help your employees.  It can be hard to provide comprehensive health insurance when  you own a small or medium sized business.  Often that coverage doesn't include mental health; however, loss of productivity and man hours due to mental health issues and stress can cripple your business.  This is why Serenity Counseling Online offers several low cost, high return Small Business Advantage Plans to help you provide the needed support to your employees. All sessions (phone, Skype, real time chat, or 1 email exchange equals 1 session) are confidential to provide your employees with the peace of mind required for them to seek assistance. Pick one of our simple plans or contact us to customize one to fit the needs of your business.

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Plan A:

• Cost per year $150
• Includes ten free 30 minute sessions for any employee's first time use during a 12 month period
• Follow up sessions receive a 50% discount at the employee's expense
• If all 10 sessions are used prior to the 12 months ending we'll contact the employer regarding purchasing additional sessions

Plan B:

• Cost per month: $5 per employee (option to be paid by the employer or employee)
• Includes up to one free 30 minute session per month per employee
• Follow up sessions receive a 50% discount at the employee's expense

Plan C:

• Cost per month: $10 per employee (option to be paid by the employer or employee)
• Includes up to one free 30 minute session per month for each employee and their immediate family members
• Follow up sessions receive a 50% discount at the employee's expense

Plan D:

• Customized plan to fit your company's needs. Contact us for details and options.

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• Your business will provide Serenity Counseling Online with a list of employees and family members that are covered under the Small Business Advantage Plan.
• Coverage payments are billed quarterly (except Plan A).
• At your request the total number of sessions used by all employees can be provided to verify usage while maintaining confidentiality.
• Your business will receive a confirmation receipt of payment, the coverage dates, and a list of the employees and family members who are covered.
• At this point coverage begins and services may be accessed by members 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Appointments are scheduled at your employee's convenience, including nights and weekends.

• Call now (978) 284-3676 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (978) 284-3676 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email us at Jennifer@SerenityCounselingOnline.com for more information.

 

Online Group Counseling

Serenity Counseling Online is now offering online group counseling.  How can online group counseling be beneficial for you?  At times it can be difficult to find the time or energy to attend a therapy group.  Often we can become overwhelmed with all the world is throwing at us that trying to add one more activity seems next to impossible.  That is when we need the support of a group the most.  Committing to an online therapeutic group can help you connect to other individuals who are experiencing similar life circumstances from the comfort of your own home while working with a licensed therapist.

Listed below are the groups that Serenity Counseling Online is now offering. 

Women’s Group

Join us as we discuss issues pertinent to women. Whether you are struggling in your relationships (romantic, friendship, or otherwise); trying to make sense out of parenting a toddler, teen, or in between; or are just looking for support this group will have something to offer for you. This group is only available for 9 women per session and will be conducted through Google chat. Assistance using Google chat is available prior to the first group session.

You also receive unlimited email support during the 8 week session.

Saturdays 9am-10am, starts Feb. 2, 2013

8 week sessions

$200 (receive a 10% discount if paid in full prior to first session or make 2 payments of $100 each)

Spouses of Deployed Military

Having experienced a deployment of my spouse, I can understand the stress and anxiety that occur while your spouse is serving overseas. Join us as we talk about the trials and tribulations of being the spouse at home during a deployment as well as how to keep your relationship strong. A follow up drop in group will be available for people as their spouses return home for as needed support. This group is only available for 9 people per session and will be conducted through Google chat. Assistance using Google chat is available prior to the first group session.

You also receive unlimited email support during the 6 week session.

Sundays 8pm-9pm, drop in session 9pm-9:45pm, starts Feb. 3, 2013

6 week sessions

$150 (receive a 10% discount if paid in full prior to the first session or make 2 payments of $75 each) for the group, $20 per drop in session

Overcoming Food Addiction, Obesity, & Weight Issues

Food addiction is a real and often ignored issue. According to Obesity in America and the CDC more than 1/3 of adult Americans are obese and approximately 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese. That is 12.5 million children in the US. If we are to stop this epidemic of obesity in our child we first need to look at ourselves. If you are struggling to lose weight and looking for a supportive online environment, join us as we discuss what it means to be overweight in today’s society, how to educate ourselves regarding making better food choices, and how to be kind to ourselves. This is a therapeutic support group. This group is only available for 9 people per session and will be conducted through Google chat. Assistance using Google chat is available prior to the first group session.

You also receive unlimited email support during the 8 session.

Thursdays 8pm-9pm, starts Feb. 7, 2013

8 week session

$200 (receive a 10% discount if paid in full prior to the first session or make 2 payments of $100 each)

Coping with Divorce
Are you newly divorced and learning to cope with your new reality? Join us as we discuss what it mean to be divorced, how to cope with divorce, how to co-parent, as well as any other issues that are pertinent. This is a therapeutic support group. This group will be available to a maximum of 9 people per session and will be conducted through Google chat. Assistance using Google chat is available prior to the first group session.
You also receive unlimited email support during the 8 week session.
Tuesdays 8pm-9pm, starts Feb. 5, 2013
8 week session
$200 (receive a 10% discount if paid in full prior to first session or make 2 payments of $100 each)